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Group Tour to Southern Namibia April-May 2010 CONTENTS: TOUR INTRODUCTION MAP DAY BY DAY ITINERARY PRICES GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION ITINERARY IN DETAIL ACCOMMODATION AITO QUALITY CHARTER NAMIBIA FACTSHEET GROUP TOUR TO SOUTHERN NAMIBIA APRIL-MAY 2010 GROUP TOUR TO SOUTHERN NAMIBIA GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Tour Introduction Southern Namibia boasts some of the most starkly breathtaking scenery to be found in Africa. Many of the highlights are on the established tourist track, but this itinerary gives you the opportunity to discover some unknown, relatively unexplored gems. Accompanied at all times by expert guides who bring the landscapes and history to life, you will enjoy a vast range of experiences, travelling in areas that would be difficult to reach and navigate under your own steam. After flying into Windhoek, your first port of call is the timeless Kalahari Desert, where nature drives take you into the harsh wilderness to view desert adapted wildlife and search for meerkats. Then it’s on to the Fish River Canyon, a stunning natural phenomenon and one of the world’s largest canyons. Here you will get to hike in the Canyon itself, staying in comfortable lodge accommodation to ease your muscles after a long day’s walk. The Canyon is the most southerly point on the tour, so you next head north west to take in some of Namibia’s fascinating recent history. Kolmanskop and Elizabeth Bay were diamond mining settlements in the German colonial area of the early to mid 20th century. Now totally abandoned, the well preserved colonial buildings are gradually being swallowed by the desert, making for an eerie, unique atmosphere. Moving on, you can see the penguins and incredible bird life at Halifax Island, where there are also dolphins and whales to be spotted if you are lucky. Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia The tour moves on with a visit to the huge dunes of Sossusvlei, one of the world’s natural wonders and an essential element of any trip to Southern Namibia. Here, you can explore the dunes with our guide as many times as you like. Finally, you will travel deep into the heart of the rugged Naukluft Mountains for your final day, where you can enjoy hiking, nature drives, horse riding or just some pure relaxation in perfect tranquillity. GROUP TOUR TO SOUTHERN NAMIBIA APRIL-MAY 2010 Climate The weather in Namibia at this time of year should be mostly warm and dry. However, April is at the end of the rainy season, so you may just catch the tail end of a few showers. This period of rain works magic on the environment, often adding lush patches of luminous green to the browns and oranges of the desert and mountains, so it is a wonderful time to visit if you are looking for jaw dropping vistas. It may get slightly cool in the evenings and early mornings, so it is worth taking a couple of long sleeved tops and some trousers. Passports & Visas Passports need to be valid for six months from the date you are due to leave the country. However we would recommend a minimum of nine months validity to avoid any problems. You will also need two clear pages on your passport. British citizens do not need visas for travel to Namibia. Oryx in the Kalahari Your Audley Specialists This tour has been put together by our team of five Audley Namibia Specialists. Each of them have travelled extensively in Namibia, covering every conceivable area from Fish River Canyon in the south to the Caprivi Strip area leading into Botswana and the Kunene region in the far north west. Their knowledge and love of the country are second to none, and they will be happy to help you out with any queries about this tour or ideas that you may have about potential extensions. Please feel free to contact the Namibia team on 01993 838 525. GROUP TOUR TO SOUTHERN NAMIBIA APRIL-MAY 2010 MAPS OF THE REGION GROUP TOUR TO SOUTHERN NAMIBIA APRIL-MAY 2010 DAY BY DAY SUMMARY OF TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS DAY DATE ITINERARY IN BRIEF ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS 1 Friday 23 Fly overnight from Heathrow Terminal 5 to April 2010 Johannesburg. 2 Saturday 24 At Johannesburg Airport you will catch a Bagatelle Dune Lodge, Southern April 2010 connecting flight to Windhoek. On arrival at Kalahari Windhoek Airport we your guide and the rest Dune Chalet of the group will be waiting to meet you in All meals are included Arrivals. Then it's time for the first drive, down into the Southern Kalahari, either stopping for lunch along the way or lunching at Bagatelle Dune Lodge (dependent on timings on the day). In the afternoon there will be the chance to enjoy a sundowner drive, taking in the unique flora and fauna of the area. 3 Sunday 25 It’s a longer journey this morning down to Fish River Lodge, Fish River Canyon April 2010 the Fish River Canyon, a stunning natural Chalet phenomenon. We will stop for breaks and All meals are included refreshments along the way and should have some time to explore in the evening. 4 Monday 26 Today is dedicated to a guided hike in the Fish River Lodge, Fish River Canyon April 2010 Canyon itself, enjoying the awesome Chalet landscape, hardy wildlife and refreshing All meals are included rock pools to be found along the way. The route can be tailored to suit guests with differing levels of fitness and varying interests. This one day hike has only recently become available from the perfectly located Fish River Lodge, so we’ll be enjoying a new and exciting experience. 5 Tuesday 27 A shorter drive today, following the course Klein Aus Vista, Aus April 2010 of the Orange River and passing through the Desert Horse Inn small mining town of Rosh Pinah. Staying at All meals are included Klein Aus Vista we’ll have the chance to explore this lovely area under our own steam. 6 Wednesday 28 We’ll search for the famous wild horses of The Nest Hotel, Luderitz April 2010 the area during today’s short transfer up to Standard Luderitz. After lunch, any member of the All meals are included group can book an excursion on the schooner "Sedina," which cruises out to Halifax Island to see a large colony of penguins, an array of birdlife, cape fur seal communities and, if we are lucky, dolphins and whales! GROUP TOUR TO SOUTHERN NAMIBIA APRIL-MAY 2010 DAY DATE ITINERARY IN BRIEF ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS 7 Thursday 29 A fascinating day to explore the eerie ghost The Nest Hotel, Luderitz April 2010 towns of Kolmanskop and Elizabeth Bay. Standard Our guide will show us the old mines, take All meals are included us through deserted buildings being swallowed by the desert and give a fascinating insight into the history of the area. After arriving back in the evening we will enjoy dinner in Luderitz. 8 Friday 30 Today’s excursion is another full day The Nest Hotel, Luderitz April 2010 expedition out to the lesser known ghost Standard towns of Pomona and Bogenfels. We will All meals are included pass through the remote Sperrgebiet area, which is about to experience an influx of visitors when it receives national park status, so this will be a great time to visit and beat the crowds. 9 Saturday 01 One of the longer transfers today but Desert Homestead, Sossusvlei May 2010 certainly an enjoyable one, travelling into Stone Cottage the heart of the Namib and the legendary All meals are included dunes of Sossusvlei. In the evening we will explore the area around Desert Homestead in a nature drive. 10 Sunday 02 A full day to explore the massive dunes of Desert Homestead, Sossusvlei May 2010 Sossusvlei, the other worldly Dead Vlei and Stone Cottage the impressive Sesriem Canyon. All meals are included 11 Monday 03 The drive this morning takes us deep into Corona Guest Farm, Naukluft May 2010 the Naukluft Mountains for a one night stay Mountains at the charming Corona Guest Farm. This is Standard a lovely area in which you can spend your All meals are included last full afternoon in Namibia relaxing, hiking, horse riding or enjoying a nature drive. 12 Tuesday 04 After breakfast we'll be driven over the May 2010 scenic Gamsberg Pass and back to Windhoek, in time for a flight down to Johannesburg. Your final flight is overnight back to Heathrow. GROUP TOUR TO SOUTHERN NAMIBIA APRIL-MAY 2010 Deserted house at Kolmanskop PRICES Southern Namibia Group Tour 2010 Arrangements as specified per person (based on 2 people travelling) £3,695 Single supplement £190 Per person deposit required to confirm these arrangements £555 TOUR HEALTH & FITNESS REQUIREMENTS To ensure that all participants get the most out of the tour, it is important that you are fully aware of the level of activity and fitness and medical health required to successfully complete this itinerary. Please read this dossier carefully prior to confirming your place on the tour, and having established the facts, it is your responsibility to contact us with any concerns regarding individual levels of fitness, health or ability. Please be aware that our tour driver-guides in Namibia have the right to exclude customers from any aspects of the tour if they feel they are not sufficiently fit, healthy or able to complete excursions without affecting its safety, comfort or smooth progress. If you would like to discuss any of these issues further please call our Namibia specialists on 01993 838 525 to discuss in more detail. ACTIVITY LEVEL – MODERATE A reasonable-good level of fitness is required for this trip and you should be physically active.
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